retrodirective

ret·ro·di·rec·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [re-troh-di-rek-tiv, -dahy-]
- /ˌrɛ troʊ dɪˈrɛk tɪv, -daɪ-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [re-troh-di-rek-tiv, -dahy-]
- /ˌrɛ troʊ dɪˈrɛk tɪv, -daɪ-/

Definition of retrodirective word

adjective retrodirective (of a mirror, reflector, etc.) having three reflecting surfaces so oriented that a ray of light is reflected in a direction parallel but opposite to its original direction. 1

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Parts of speech for Retrodirective

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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retrodirective popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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